Because the court concluded my arguments were frivolous, is this dismissal considered a judgment on the merits? Thank you

That was on the merits, and it is res judicata. You cannot file a new case unless you want to be potentially sanctioned. You may want to demand...

Divorce

1- as long as you allow it. Or a reasonable time if the court grants the permission, or the CPA gives in. 2 - a reasonable time, or the due date...

Time for service of RFO papers in family law.

You are confused. Local rule 3.2.1 applies to criminal matters. Family is civil. CCP is the Code of Civil Procedure. They do not mix.

What is the best way to confront a petitioner who has not been forthcoming in discovery requests?

If you wait, you will not be given much weight for it. Because if it was a big deal, then you should have moved to compel. And if by your own...

Is there anyway that I could get this changed? And if so what steps do I need to take

Legally yes, you cold have if you shared true joint custody. But SC does not have true joint custody. One parent is a primary caregiver. In a fight...

Is there a law about mandatory mental health evaluations in South Carolina? Is it fair to allow the PD to judge his compent

Competency to stand trail really boils down to the basic issue of does the person on trial know that they are facing trial for something they did...

Yes, especially if you agreed to the contract. Larger buildings often simply calculate the charges into the base rent and do not differentiate it...

Is there a polite way for me to get my ex not to contact me every day over trivial matters.

Ignore her. Or, tell her that from now on you want all communications through the attorneys. It will cost you both that way, but the cost may...

CCP 1005(b) and “supporting papers” in family law.

When making a motion, you often have papers that are not the actual motion. Like declarations and exhibits. Those are supporting papers. You must...

Can an individual write an email that can be considered, “threatening,” without the writer threatening their body or property?

Not sure of your question. Are you being sued over it? Because anyone can feel anyway about anything that they want. You will not get a legal...